Americans in line to get check up to $7,200 from $3.25m data breach settlement
Americans could be eligible for a payment exceeding $7,000 from a $3.25 million settlement related to a data breach involving the ticketing service, See Tickets. While the company denies any wrongdoing, it has agreed to the multi-million dollar payout to resolve the lawsuit.
See Tickets, which sells approximately 20 million tickets annually, allegedly failed to protect consumer information during a data breach in September 2023. According to the lawsuit, hackers reportedly stole payment card information during this cyberattack.
Settlement Details
Class members could receive up to $2,000 in reimbursement for various expenses incurred due to the data breach. Eligible costs include bank fees, communication charges, interest on short-term loans, credit expenses, and travel costs. Furthermore, individuals may claim up to $5,000 from the settlement for extraordinary losses related to the data breach, such as damages from identity theft or fraud.
Additionally, those involved in the lawsuit can choose between three years of free credit monitoring services or a pro-rata payment of up to $100. A subclass of affected individuals from California is also eligible for an additional $100 payment, though this sum may be reduced based on the number of claims submitted.
Important Deadlines
Class members need to be aware of upcoming deadlines. The last day to exclude oneself from the settlement or file an objection is September 20, 2024. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for December 16, 2024.
Individuals who believe they qualify for a payment from See Tickets must submit a valid claim form by October 20, 2024. To file a valid claim, class members must provide proof of their losses, which may include account statements, professional invoices, bills, receipts, loan statements, credit reports, tax documents, and police reports.
Other Settlements in the News
In addition to the See Tickets case, a dry shampoo company, IGK, has agreed to an $850,000 settlement. The lawsuit claims that several of its dry shampoo sprays contained high levels of benzene, a harmful carcinogen linked to certain blood cancers and leukemia. While the company did not admit to any wrongdoing, it opted for the settlement to resolve the claims.
Moreover, healthcare patients in Wisconsin may be eligible for a payment from a $225,000 settlement involving the St. Croix Regional Medical Center. The facility allegedly charged patients excessive fees to access their care records.
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